Short Barrel AR

[spike555]

I am getting ready to build a short barrel ar (10.5 or 11.5). I cannot decide which brand or maker to use. I do know I want a heavy profile but that is about it.

Any Suggestions?

[rob_s]

Colt.

http://www.specializedarmament.com/p...rbine-7-9.html

Personally though, I'd skip the heavy barrel (and have done so twice now)
http://policeguns.com/2006/cart.cfm?...ProductID=5290

[striped1]

1. Noveske
2. Noveske
3. Noveske

After that, you have Denny at GTS, Bravo Co, and Grant at MSTN

[rob_s]

Originally Posted by striped1

1. Noveske
2. Noveske
3. Noveske

good call
http://noveskerifleworks.com/cgi-bin...&item_id=n4cqb

Grant at MSTN

[scooterp]

You cannot go wrong with the factory Colt 11.5 or the Noveske offerings. I have an 11.5 Colt and a 10.5 Noveske. The 10.5 is my favorite. If I had to do it over I would get the lightest contour John offers. My only complaint is the weight of my upper. (Larue 7.0,krink brake, Troy flip ups, A/P CompM in larue mount and TD foregrip. Wes @MSTN or John@Noveske can build you a great upper. YMMV
Scott

[Paulinski]

Originally Posted by rob_s

Colt.

http://www.specializedarmament.com/p...rbine-7-9.html

Personally though, I'd skip the heavy barrel (and have done so twice now)
http://policeguns.com/2006/cart.cfm?...ProductID=5290

1/9 Twist Rate

[Colt6920]

I am having the same problem.
What about the LMT MRP 10.5. I really dont think I need a "match grade" barrel. I need more of a blaster capable out to 300.

Don't plan on using much more than AE 55gr. xm855. xm193, and q3131a. May shoot a little TAP or MK262 every once in a while. Would it be overkill to get a Noveske. Pricewise the Noveske is a little less. But what about barrel life on the Noveske?

Weigh is also a concern because my S&B Short Dot is gonna be on top of this.

[Paulinski]

I have LMT 10.5" and I have been impressed with it.

[rob_s]

Originally Posted by Paulinski

1/9 Twist Rate

Yep. That and the weight are the reason I only own 6933s (1:7).